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Intergenerational Influences on Family Formation in a Changing Social Context (ICPSR 34404)

Principal Investigator(s):Axinn, William G., University of Michigan. Population Studies Center; Barber, Jennifer S., University of Michigan. Population Studies Center; Thornton, Arland, University of Michigan. Population Studies Center

Summary:

The goal of this project was to study the influence of mothers and fathers on the family formation experiences of young adults. The project focused on five main aspects of young adult family formation: entrance into first marriage, rates of contraceptive use, sterilization, and rates of child birth, including both first births and progression to higher parity. The purpose was to investigate the ways in which central aspects of the parental family -- socioeconomic achievement and aspirations; fam... (more info)

The goal of this project was to study the influence of mothers and fathers on the family formation experiences of young adults. The project focused on five main aspects of young adult family formation: entrance into first marriage, rates of contraceptive use, sterilization, and rates of child birth, including both first births and progression to higher parity. The purpose was to investigate the ways in which central aspects of the parental family -- socioeconomic achievement and aspirations; family attitudes and behavior; religious beliefs and behavior; and the organization of social activities in the parental home -- influence family formation.

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Study Description

Funding

This study was funded by:

United States Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development